Lowfield Heath

Downs, Moorland in Surrey Crawley

England

Lowfield Heath

Gatwick Beehive Original 1930s Circular Airport Terminal. The airport was re-built approximately 1/2 mile to the north in the 1950s. The &quot;Beehive&quot; is now used as offices — Gatwick Beehive Credit: Michael of Crawley

Lowfield Heath is a village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated on the outskirts of Crawley, it is known for its picturesque countryside and natural beauty. The village is nestled in the heart of the Lowfield Heath Downs, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green meadows.

The area is characterized by its diverse landscape, featuring both downs and moorland. The downs are gently rolling hills covered in grassland, while the moorland consists of wet, acidic soil with heather and gorse vegetation. This combination of habitats creates a unique environment that supports a wide range of flora and fauna.

Lowfield Heath is also home to several rare and protected species, including the silver-spotted skipper butterfly and the Dartford warbler. The village is a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts, who can spot a variety of species in the area, such as kestrels, buzzards, and skylarks.

In addition to its natural beauty, Lowfield Heath has a rich history. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with farms and cottages dotting the landscape. However, it underwent significant changes in the 20th century due to the expansion of nearby Gatwick Airport. Many of the original buildings were demolished to make way for airport infrastructure.

Despite these changes, Lowfield Heath has managed to retain its charm and rural character. It offers a peaceful and tranquil setting, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.141654/-0.18893622 or Grid Reference TQ2639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gatwick Beehive Original 1930s Circular Airport Terminal. The airport was re-built approximately 1/2 mile to the north in the 1950s. The &quot;Beehive&quot; is now used as offices

Gatwick Beehive

Original 1930s Circular Airport Terminal. The airport was re-built approximately 1/2 mile to the north in the 1950s. The "Beehive" is now used as offices

Michael of Crawley

Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex - Lunch Time Manor Royal Industrial Estate dominates Grid square TQ2738. The industries are varied and include various types of light to medium weight engineering, pharmaceuticals, administrative head offices, storage, etc. The view here shows one of the many snack bars that are found at strategic points round the estate. Most of the larger premises include on-site catering for employees, but there are many small companies who don&#039;t.

Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex - Lunch Time

Manor Royal Industrial Estate dominates Grid square TQ2738. The industries are varied and include various types of light to medium weight engineering, pharmaceuticals, administrative head offices, storage, etc. The view here shows one of the many snack bars that are found at strategic points round the estate. Most of the larger premises include on-site catering for employees, but there are many small companies who don't.

County Oak Retail Park, Crawley, West Sussex The largest of several small retail parks in Crawley that are situated away from the town centre. Carpets, Furniture, Consumer electronics and electrical items, Office supplies, motoring and cycling spares, pet supplies, and a motor vehicle tyre and exhaust replacement service are all represented.

County Oak Retail Park, Crawley, West Sussex

The largest of several small retail parks in Crawley that are situated away from the town centre. Carpets, Furniture, Consumer electronics and electrical items, Office supplies, motoring and cycling spares, pet supplies, and a motor vehicle tyre and exhaust replacement service are all represented.

Astral Towers, County Oak, Crawley, West Sussex The centre of Manor Royal industrial estate contains most of the light and medium industrial premises. Various clusters of administrative offices form satellites surrounding the main estate. One such satellite is at County Oak, just across the A23 trunk road from the main estate. A typical office block is Astral Towers.

Astral Towers, County Oak, Crawley, West Sussex

The centre of Manor Royal industrial estate contains most of the light and medium industrial premises. Various clusters of administrative offices form satellites surrounding the main estate. One such satellite is at County Oak, just across the A23 trunk road from the main estate. A typical office block is Astral Towers.

Pasture between Manor Royal Industrial Estate and Gatwick Airport, Near Crawley, West Sussex &quot;The Atrium&quot; office block in the background is on the extreme fringe of the Manor Royal Industrial Estate. The view has been taken from a public bridleway across a field, looking south. Most of this grid square is comprised of fields such as this. There are currently (2005) plans being discussed for a second runway for Gatwick Airport. One of the options would have the proposed runway in this area.

Pasture between Manor Royal Industrial Estate and Gatwick Airport, Near Crawley, West Sussex

"The Atrium" office block in the background is on the extreme fringe of the Manor Royal Industrial Estate. The view has been taken from a public bridleway across a field, looking south. Most of this grid square is comprised of fields such as this. There are currently (2005) plans being discussed for a second runway for Gatwick Airport. One of the options would have the proposed runway in this area.

Public Footpath across fields between County Oak and Rowley Farm, Near Crawley, West Sussex. One of several long standing public rights of way in this area. This path has been in use since long before the creation of the Manor Royal Industrial Estate, immediately behind the photographer and Gatwick Airport (1.5km N of here). The path cuts diagonally SW-NE across the fields, which are growing wheat. This area is currently (2005) being suggested as a possible location for a second runway for Gatwick International Airport.

Public Footpath across fields between County Oak and Rowley Farm, Near Crawley, West Sussex.

One of several long standing public rights of way in this area. This path has been in use since long before the creation of the Manor Royal Industrial Estate, immediately behind the photographer and Gatwick Airport (1.5km N of here). The path cuts diagonally SW-NE across the fields, which are growing wheat. This area is currently (2005) being suggested as a possible location for a second runway for Gatwick International Airport.

Farm buildings near Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex These metal clad farm buildings are in various states of dilapidation, with the central barn still intact. A row of bee hives are set in front of the barn. Wheat is growing in the field. Photo taken (looking N) from the public footpath between County Oak and Rowley Farm, just after emerging out of the Manor Royal Industrial Estate.

Farm buildings near Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex

These metal clad farm buildings are in various states of dilapidation, with the central barn still intact. A row of bee hives are set in front of the barn. Wheat is growing in the field. Photo taken (looking N) from the public footpath between County Oak and Rowley Farm, just after emerging out of the Manor Royal Industrial Estate.

Ibis Hotel, County Oak, Crawley West Sussex. A typical airport hotel, approximately 1.5km (straight line) from Gatwick airport. On the extreme N fringe of the Manor Royal industrial estate.

Ibis Hotel, County Oak, Crawley West Sussex.

A typical airport hotel, approximately 1.5km (straight line) from Gatwick airport. On the extreme N fringe of the Manor Royal industrial estate.

First Choice Holidays plc HQ, County Oak, Crawley, West Sussex The administrative headquarters of First Choice Holidays plc, a holiday company. This office block is situated in the extreme SW corner of the grid square and is on the north western edge of the Manor Royal industrial estate. Most of the square is farmland, with the A23 trunk road sweeping through the W edge and a few hotels adjacent to the road.

First Choice Holidays plc HQ, County Oak, Crawley, West Sussex

The administrative headquarters of First Choice Holidays plc, a holiday company. This office block is situated in the extreme SW corner of the grid square and is on the north western edge of the Manor Royal industrial estate. Most of the square is farmland, with the A23 trunk road sweeping through the W edge and a few hotels adjacent to the road.

Gatwick Road, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex The Manor Royal industrial estate is centred on TQ2738, but also spreads over about a third of this grid square. A feature here is the bridge over the main road linking two buildings belonging to the same organisation. The road building works are connected with the installation of the &quot;Fastway&quot; guided bus network throughout Crawley.

Gatwick Road, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex

The Manor Royal industrial estate is centred on TQ2738, but also spreads over about a third of this grid square. A feature here is the bridge over the main road linking two buildings belonging to the same organisation. The road building works are connected with the installation of the "Fastway" guided bus network throughout Crawley.

Radar, Tinsley Green, Crawley, West Sussex A Radar adjacent to Gatwick airport.

Radar, Tinsley Green, Crawley, West Sussex

A Radar adjacent to Gatwick airport.

Manor Royal Industrial Estate - Back Streets Some of the smaller premises on the industrial estate have not changed for many years. Here we see some typical examples of older units (1950s style). A characteristic common throughout the estate is the curvy roof with overhead skylights.

Manor Royal Industrial Estate - Back Streets

Some of the smaller premises on the industrial estate have not changed for many years. Here we see some typical examples of older units (1950s style). A characteristic common throughout the estate is the curvy roof with overhead skylights.

Popes Mead Bowling Green, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex. Popes Mead used to be located closer to the centre of Crawley, but was relocated here (on the outskirts) when the town centre site was redeveloped as a leisure park.

Popes Mead Bowling Green, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex.

Popes Mead used to be located closer to the centre of Crawley, but was relocated here (on the outskirts) when the town centre site was redeveloped as a leisure park.

Flight Tavern, Charlwood Road, Near Crawley, West Sussex Very close to the gatwick runway. A popular lunch time pub for Crawley workers.

Flight Tavern, Charlwood Road, Near Crawley, West Sussex

Very close to the gatwick runway. A popular lunch time pub for Crawley workers.

Radar (2) Tinsley Green, Crawley, West Sussex Another radars on this site. This one is less obvious. Picture taken from adjacent railway bridge.

Radar (2) Tinsley Green, Crawley, West Sussex

Another radars on this site. This one is less obvious. Picture taken from adjacent railway bridge.

London to Brighton Railway Line, Tinsley Green, Crawley, West Sussex View looking S towards Three Bridges station (3km further on). The bridge just in view in the distance is that of the A2011 spur road from Crawley to the M23 motorway.

London to Brighton Railway Line, Tinsley Green, Crawley, West Sussex

View looking S towards Three Bridges station (3km further on). The bridge just in view in the distance is that of the A2011 spur road from Crawley to the M23 motorway.

Junction of Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood Road and Bonnetts Lane, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex Viewed from the E (Charlwood Road). Bonnetts lane on the left, Lowfield Heath Road straight ahead. The undesignated road on the right is (normally closed) emergency access route to Gatwick Airport (immediately on the right).

Junction of Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood Road and Bonnetts Lane, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex

Viewed from the E (Charlwood Road). Bonnetts lane on the left, Lowfield Heath Road straight ahead. The undesignated road on the right is (normally closed) emergency access route to Gatwick Airport (immediately on the right).

Entrance to Amberley Fields Caravan Site, Next to Flight Tavern, Charlwood Road, Near Crawley, West Sussex Run by the Caravan Club. Members only and no tents.

Entrance to Amberley Fields Caravan Site, Next to Flight Tavern, Charlwood Road, Near Crawley, West Sussex

Run by the Caravan Club. Members only and no tents.

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Lowfield Heath is located at Grid Ref: TQ2639 (Lat: 51.141654, Lng: -0.18893622)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Crawley

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 51.141654,-0.18893622

Bus Stop

Lowfield Heath

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Gatwick Manor Hotel

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Car Wash

maple manor parking

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Fire Hydrant

Fire Hydrant

Emergency: fire_hydrant

Fire Hydrant Position: lane

Fire Hydrant Type: underground

Survey Date: 2018-11-14

Water Source: main

Lat/Long: 51.1444299/-0.1942241

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 08:30

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Mounting: pier

Post Box Type: lamp

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Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 51.144472/-0.1943053

Spikemead Farm

Place: isolated_dwelling

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Ditsworthy Farm

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Lat/Long: 51.1403912/-0.1953455

Addr Housename: Ditsworthy (ruin)

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Little Dell

Place: farm

Lat/Long: 51.137881/-0.1890316

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